grandad Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I have just received an E- Mail which is disturbing to me. I do not know which section this should go in and perhaps the “exec” could move it somewhere more appropriate. Sutherland Council are seeking submissions on the fitting of a security gate on the Water Street Boat Ramp. Stopping the use of it between the hours of 8pm to 6am. There is a PDF file asking for interested party’s to reply any concerns. I think this concerns us all. If one ramp is closed at night where will it stop? I will try to attach the PDF for the appraisal of members. The notes below are hearsay and I cannot vouch for them but they came with the E-Mail informing me of this document. I live close by and have never had a problem. There has never been 'misuse' or 'anti social behaviour' as the complainant has conned the Council to believe. This is all about someone buying a cheap waterfront next to a public boat ramp and suddenly wanting to take away a wonderful community asset to benefit himself! Grandad - Boat Ramp.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prawn* Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 far out that is my local ramp i use it cause im sick of waiting at other ramps and its only 2m away from me i always get park there ect i'll definetly be contesting against the gates and might have to test my 3000lb winch out if they do go ahead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camel Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I just posted one off. We all need to band together and shout out against this. Because it won't stop at one ramp. Before we know it they will gate every ramp in the Shire. And then other councils will see it and think what a good idea. We'll end up finding gates at most ramps in Sydeny. Like many nowadays, I work 6 days a week and have a young family. The only time I get to go out for a fish is at night or early in the morning. Lets stop this from happening. Regards Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prawn* Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 (edited) for all fishraider who want to do online protest here is the link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FT5KFCZ Please save our local ramps stewy u need to help us shire people can u make a sticky for this link or a breaking news we need numbers!!! Edited September 29, 2011 by mc fishn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 for all fishraider who want to do online protest here is the link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FT5KFCZ Please save our local ramps stewy u need to help us shire people can u make a sticky for this link or a breaking news we need numbers!!! Always ready to help the shire fishos out this thread is now pinned..........GO FOR IT. Regards Admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratin Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Hi all members please do not be lazy about this. The ramifications of this by council will impact on all. I have used that ramp for twenty years and respected all home owners in the area. Many of which use the ramp themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tareeterror Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Done, hope they listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helliconia Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Threw in my two bobs worth also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike82 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Done. I have never used the ramp in question, BUT the waterway (and ramp) is a public asset and should be free to be used by the public at any time of day or night. Hope this does not happen and set a precedent for any others. Im guessing that some one would be paid to lock and un-lock the gate EVERY day and night of the year too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOE^MOE Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 put my 2 cent worth and left them a bit of a comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad66 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 a decent bull bar will put paid to that what a joke a council limiting fishing to office hours only ! must be catering to council workers who dont do sfa during work hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blood Knot Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentstik Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Also Done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_s Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Also done. Does anyone know what is the "misuse" that council is referring to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesgold Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 probably those 'less responsable' boaters making loads of noise in the middle of the night whilst launching or retrieving, slamming eskys,car doors shouting directions, reving motors, litter, is there a washdown area? flushing motors. it all seems louder at night. I assume us 'raiders' would go about our business as quietly as possible. thoughts, if there was an emergency, a locked gate could cost a life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebottle18 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Drummoyne Council did this several years ago after complaints by those that bought Units there knowing the ramp existed due to the noise from others and not fishos. This has led to those that were causing trouble to go elsewhere and they did, now that has seen another spot closed off due to both bad behaviour of fishos and other undersirables. A local fishing club stood up for fisho`s at a council meeting but failed to stop the closure of the ramp at night but did organise a concession for club members with a key to the gate. I could say more about this in regards to the behaviour of police in this matter but dont think it applicable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrelxr6 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 added my 2 cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james7 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I've sent a reply as this is the ramp I use most of time. The "closed times" would make it impossible to get out on the water before sunrise, or have a late night session. I've never had any problems at the ramp, so if it is the case of a few idiots causing problems for the local residents, then they should be dealt with by the police for disturbing the peace. All the responsible boaters shouldn't all have to suffer because a few people do the wrong thing. I encourage all Raiders to send in a reply because if it goes ahead, the same thing might happen at every boat ramp in Sydney. Cheers Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewieslayer Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Done :ranting2: :ranting2: :ranting2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snag Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewieslayer Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Did you know the mayor of sutherland council lives 500 metres from the ramp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mako2000 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 A report in yesterdays Leader stated that after community conultation there will be no gates installed at Water Street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 A report in yesterdays Leader stated that after community conultation there will be no gates installed at Water Street. Thats great news all and Fishraider power would have been right up there I reckon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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